Affliction

Cilla St. James, an awkward waitress who doubts her worth, experiences an unexpected love at first sight when she meets Johnny "Patriot" Smith, a troubled veteran and VP of the Unchained MC. As Cilla navigates her insecurities, Johnny, haunted by his past, becomes both obsessed with and devoted to her, striving to prove the authenticity of their connection against the backdrop of deception. "Affliction," the first book in the Unchained Hearts series, explores themes of age gap romance, personal redemption, and the journey to find a happily ever after, featuring a heartwarming narrative without cheating or cliffhangers.